Feeling suicidal, or you just don't want to be alive? Is there something else that is really bothering you - bad grades, parental pressure, boyfriend or girlfriend pressure, anything that's weighing you down?

You are definitely not alone even if it feels like it right now.

There are people who want to help you. Please let them. If you are seriously considering suicide right now, please allow someone to help you. You can call any of the people in the section below. Some of the phone numbers will only work in certain areas so check the area or country. If you can't get through right away or the phone number doesn't work in your area, try a toll-free (no cost) number if there is one listed in your country. If there is not, you can call the police emergency number and ask for help.In most of the USA and Canada, just dial 911. You can also call many people in your life who will want to help you if you let them and ask them. Many people have had thoughts like this and will understand. So you might call a parent or a friend or even a friend's parents if you feel weird about telling your own parents right now. You can also call a clergy person (Minister, Priest, Rabbi, etc). Like I said, there are people who can and will help you.

Waterloo Region (Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph and area around them)

Distress Centre 519-745-1166 - If you are feeling suicidal or distressed about anything. Sponsored by Waterloo Region and the United Way

Telecare 519-658-6805 - If you are feeling suicidal, or distressed about anything

Crisis Clinic at Grand River Hospital 519-742-3611 on King St. at the Kitchener-Waterloo border

Youth Line (18 years old, or younger) 519-745-9909 (does not show up on your phone bill if you call from Kitchener, Waterloo or Cambridge

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 There is no cost to call this and it does not show up on the phone bill

FEMAIDE is a crisis line for francophone women who have experienced violence in their lives, be it sexual, or any other type of violence (physical, economical, psychological, emotional, verbal, etc.). It is a 24-hour, non-judgmental, confidential service that is available 7 days a week, 365 days a year. When a woman calls, she will be warmly greeted by another francophone woman who will be able to understand her situation, in her native language and help get her grounded. Women may call for support and/or referrals to appropriate community services in her area.

Sudbury area: 705-677-0001

TTY only: 705-670-0019

Toll Free: 1-877-336-2433

TTY only: 1-866-860-7082

More listings on some help lines available to Francophone and Anglophone Ontario residents

Imagine moving not to another town but to another country where you have not yet learned the language, customs, way or life... even how the money works! Immigrants add to our country in several ways but they may need help getting started in this "new" land.

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Support for LGBTQ

GLOW - The Queer & Questioning Community Centre Support for Gay, Transgendered people or those questioning their sexuality. Centred at the University of Waterloo

OK2BME is a set of support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual,transgendered or questioning kids and teens in Waterloo Region.

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Support for LGBTQ

GLOW - The Queer & Questioning Community Centre Support for Gay, Transgendered people or those questioning their sexuality. Centred at the University of Waterloo

OK2BME is a set of support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual,transgendered or questioning kids and teens in Waterloo Region.

Gambling

Gambling can be an exciting rush but no-one offers gambling without know that most of the time, the house wins. If it's gone past fun, and is starting to have a bad effect on your life and the people around you, maybe now is the day to ask someone for some help.

"The Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline (OPGH), is an information and referral service available to members of the public, including problem gamblers, family/friends of problem gamblers, and service providers working with clients experiencing problems related to gambling."